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Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-06-30
Czar Nicholas and the Freedman.

Apropos of Russia, writes a Paris
correspondent of The NeU York
Graphic. I am reminded of an anec-
dote vouched for as authentic and re-
lated by that clever journalist, Aurel-
ian Scholl.
Gar Nicholas, returning from pay
ing an early visit to one of his daugh-
tiers, noticed at the door of a hotel a
young man with a cigar in his mouth.
Nicholas could not tolerate the smell
of tobacco.
"You are a foreigner. sir?" he asked.
Eyes, general" was the reply. 81
have just arrived from Paris"
ssThen you are unaware that smok-
ing in the streets of ST. Petersburg is
Ignorance get you into trouble"
Thanks, general" And the Paris
ian threw away his cigar.
But if smoking was not allowed,
neither was it permitted to address
the emperor; and scarcely had the
latter passed out of sight when two
police officers approached the traveller
and he was soon on his way to the
station, where he remained until 10 in
the evening in the society of the
thieves and drunkards who had been
arrested the previous night.
When the superintendent questioned
him he told his story; how an officer
in generals uniform who was passing
had advised him to throw away his
cigar, and that he had at once done SO.
"And you didn't know who the
general WASP"
81 don't know"
The official set the Frenchman at
liberty and made his report to the
chief of the Third section. The latter,
thinking the adventure might have
some unpleasant political consequence
that the Frenchman might lodge a
complaint with his ambassador and
that he 1.-THE. chief might be blamed
for the action of his subordinates-
decided to inform the emperor of what
had happened.
His majesty seemed annoyed, go
find the traveller" he ordered. 81
wish to express to him, personally,
my regret for the outrage to which he
has been subjected"
When an officer in uniform came to
his hotel the poor Frenchman had
visions OF Siberia and began to regret
bitterly having yielded to his desire to
visit 'sthe empire of the north" He
was only restored to his usual equani-
nifty when Nicholas explained to him
the cause of his unpleasant adventure.
'Forget this little misunderstand-
ing" added the emperor; land if you
remain any time in Russia it will give
me pleasure to prove to you'that we
are not as uncivilized as we may seem
to be-"
"Since your majesty is so kind"
replied the traveller, s'may | make one
requeste"
"What is it?"
..That If your majesty should meet
me again you would kindly not notice
mel"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-06-30

In the LEDGER of to-day will be
found an appeal to the citizens OF st.
Louis to vote against the Sunday
sale of intoxicating drinks, written
by Mr.. John j. Gill, OF this city, at
the election held in that city in 1857,
as a test of public sentiment. The
circulsr was truly bread cast upon
the waters. The argument, as you
will notice, is from a civil standpoint,
and although published 80 years ago
now brings forth fruit, as the Sunday
law in st. Louis was enforced Sun
day for the first time.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-06-30
Daniel School.

DANIEL SCHOOL HOUSE, June "a, 81.
To-day witnessed the close of our
interesting term Of three months at
Daniel School House. The children
passed an examination before a good
iy number of visitors with credit to
themselves. The following students
received prizes for obtaining the best
three grades, grading on the subjects
studied, attendance, department,
punctuality and application: Leoda
Sansberry, Joseph Davis and Mertie
Brown. A prize was awarded to Maud
Daniel for excellence in declamatory
contest.
G. w. Edwards made an interest.
ing and appropriate speech in pre-
septing the figures. Messrs. 7. P.
Todd and Hagen gave US interesting
tales. School was then dismissed
aud the children trudged home witt
books under their arms to await the
arrival of the Autumn term.
J. w. EDWARDS. Teacher.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-06-30
LEDGER
THURSDAY. JUNE so, 1887.
0hituarY.

Polly Sims, who died a few days
since, was the daughter of John
Tay, was born in Clark county, KY,
May IL, 1918, died June Z, 80, aged
SO years; moved to Missouri with her
father and settled in Boone county
on the head of Cedar Creek in Octo-
Der, 1886; was married to VIM. r.
Sims October, 1898; moved with her
husband same year to Audrain coun-
ty, and settled six miles west of
Mexico and lived there the remainder
OF her life. She was the mother of
nine children-fve boys and three
girls; all lived to be grown except
one girl. Her children all live in
Audraln county except one son; he
is in Paint Rock, Texas. Her hus-
band died March Is, 1865. She re-
manned a widow during her life, liv-
ing on and controlling the farm On
which she first settled. Her Child
rem are: /. j., Martha, John, Mary
B., Ben O., VIM. G., Dunlap E.,
Alice and Sallie w. Sims. She join
ed the old Baptist Church in 1889 at
Old Hopewell with her husband, and
was baptised with her husband by
Rev. Peyton Stephens. She was be-
loved by all her sisters, brethren and
an extensive circle Of friends and
acquaintance. She was a faithful
wife, q kind affeetionate mother, a
true friend to all that were in need,
affection or distress. No one came
to Aunt Polly but that found q friend,
quiet, patient and unassuming. COM
binipg all the best virtues that makes
one of the best creatures of God, a
good woman.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-06-30
The men who undertake to mitigat,

The men who undertake to mitigate
the effects of o .hot SPELL by .'cool-
ing mixed drinks having a broad
basis OF alcohol act about q scienti-
fcaily as they would 10 endeavoring
to put out . fire with kerosene oil.
The foundations of q great many
cases of sunstroke are put IN through
the throat
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-06-30

The late Professor youaaans was
fond of rare beef until told by Pro-
fessor Agassiz that trichinm were a.
tablet be found in beef as in pork.
and the only way to avoid the risk OF
eating them was to have ones meat
thoroughly cooked
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-06-30

The enaeasor to keep the hats of the
women cut of the theater during the
acts appears, on the whole, to be quite
as promising as the endeavor to Keep
the hats of the men In the theater be-
tween the acts.-Proradessce Journal
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-06-30

Mrs. Mary Ann Deller, Of Gunnison.
Colo, hunted down John Beemer, who
~ promised to marry her, and led
him q captive TO the altar.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-06-30

i buy for cash and sell for cash ~
will give you the lowest possible ps;r.s
COME AND SEE MET Il.
inc R- LlcEfal
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-06-30

Tom Fouke is able to be on the
streets, after 8 very severe spell Of
sickness.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1887-07-22

Kcmtni-'ons, OF waco ia war
Iim'-,
Z wcnty-siN year, ago TODAY IT,
Gr,t Waco company of troops left this
city for the coat OF var in Virginia
ltw was Company J. of ith Texas reg
Uncut The Captain wa, IT, -. l}ynn
II numbered lui rank and Tile and
contained az brave boys IS ever
,houldered mu-kct or wore side
arms Ii Na. formed on the square
in tho morning and All Nclenuan
county were uu the sidewalks 10 see
then dear sons and fathers and broth.
eI, march by. We speak adtisedl5
when we Say the msrch OF the cOmpa-
~ had the whole county for spCc'a.
tors. twas uDl there save the sick
and the children. 1hc company went
away twcuty-siN years ago today.
Who ever eau toll the hopes, the fears
aud the tcnrs which attended the
march Of hat company, or that of
thousands If other COMPANIES that
Wpnt ont to that bloody conflict 1t
is 70 part of history that viii never
hc written The company went to
Houston, to New Orlean- and -trN' ght
10 the battle fields OF virginia where
The most deadly struggle WAS then
! going on that the world ever saw.
The Fourth Texas regiment, with the
First ana Fifth Texas and Third
Arkansas became Hoods brigade, a
brigade which rcy,r char ged its
organization through the war Com
] ] d ttu in rel ItfIt ip
the war in the asst over thirty night.
in AL II. with the brigade was la
nous. the Fourth regiment. the
brigade marching in eche,op. II fret
carried saiicLt TINT had been re
poatcdly assaulted for i've hours AT
the bat'n of Gaines Mill II wen
into tie assault, 500 stroi and cam'
out leaving 900 Killed and wouI dc,
! on the field and none m ,sing But
carried the tort. The brigade TIA,
| Fourth regiment ~, part and Com
pgny T. won hon"rs on every licld ]
has no interest In tEr return Of ulttl,
1ag-, for it lost none. T.. NJ. Makei.
wa the color bearer of the compan.
for two year,. The hstor,
of that lrst company whlcI
on bright july day like this, wen
out of Waco, twenty--iN years 0gc
was brilliant one But alas, for wal
only twenty OF the lUi came back t
Waco, Rud only eleven of them AZ
living now. Four of them live i
Waco. They arc t. NJ. Mskcig. =. y
Ripley, Joe Lehman and John {
West. Those who meet Ripley &
Lehman. MaEcig or West, today ca
afford on this anniversary of on
pany T.. 90 take oh their hats ia r.
poet to the remnants OF that con
pany which, twenty -iN wears AZ
~ boys, marched oul OF Waco am
tears and music, aud did honor in
long war to Waco aud Mcl.enna
county.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1887-07-22

We have cut the prices ON
Lace Curtains just exactly in
half for this week
At 75ca pairweare showing
Lace Curtains worth $50.
At 81 a pair We are showing
some extremely nice Lace
Curtains worth = a pair.
At $50 we are showing
some extra long Lace Chr.
taius worth 81 a pair.
At soc You can get your
choice of our entire line of
Fancy Tides.
At l24c.-A few pieces left
of Powered Lace Scrim.w
wo formerly sold at poe a yd.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1887-07-22

1hc waco Rcd stockings Gross Rat
WIN the RuscntnaiA.
A match came of base bal was
played yesterday between the Waco
Red Stockings and the Rosenthal-. OF
Robinsonyille. This game WAS played
only as an exhibition game, as there
was no charge of admittance on she
scene, neither was there anything at
stake between the two cubs. The
game was called AZ $3.50 o'clock and
was played in about TWO hours. The
Rosenthsls are fine looking set of
men ana made some professional
plays. What was lacking in the
know ledge OF base bal with this
team was amply offset by their gen
t,emanly department The score nj
the close of the game was largely in
favor of the Red Stockings. il bong
Roscnthals. 9: Red stock ngs, -
During ttr game, Buck Parker of the
Red Stockings, mado two home runs,
and Rose, OF the same nine, made one
he seventh inning resulted in a
white wash for the home which
was the only one Turing the game
The visitor, were goosc-Cgged tho
Sc NJ inning and white.wasAed in th,
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1887-07-22

We are overstocked in fans
and must unload at whatever
price We can get for them.
At So each 1000 folding
fans. worth Zoe and l5c each.
At Zoe each; 500 folding
fans, new style, which we sold
at 20 and 25c each.
At 15c each Some remark.
ably nice fans that most any
one would think cheap at 25c.
At 25c each Some choice
novelty fans for which We
used to ask soc.
At SOC each: We are show.
ing fans that fomcrly brought
15c. 81 and Sl.25.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1887-07-22
l.NurL>Ion rnomimirio>

IS ton fur .. Examiner
"i "N
Ihr ,rrnins- .ri,s "crc lux i"At
ttc ioi,rp'.c 81 yer' al IHFE'ud pass d
4u"h.i 'I e. Icn',c I'D .cte ..N'.
,.,..,..,.o
I'D. gent. .u.I laal. dressed ia white.
lla4 fn.. % .ortutst bio--cd uie.t
FRO. tlls aud tUaL and cict' way,
...,.,.,,.. Objectionable, ,,f.If.av
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1887-07-22
nan


Thoroughly appreciate the kindness
cA ended to ne IN the past an ]
kindly thank my customers TOR their
patronage to me during ny absence
from business thruugh serious illness.
| am again able to bc about my place
Of bushes, and glad 'o see that my
friends have not forgotten me
hope for u hearty continuance of pat
rOnagc to the Silver Moon restaurant
and subscribe myself
ours respectfully,
JArSON.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1887-07-22

The Iron Turbine Wind engine run
with lee, wind and are more durable
and gives better -auiacuon than any
mill in the market Call and see
model at c. 4. schroeder, and
be your own judge Every one guar
autecd. Buy the IRON Turbine cngin,
and the buckeye Force pump, und
YOU are sure TO be pleased.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1887-07-22

Don miss Sanger Brothers clear.
ing sale If YOU want to save money
on your purchases OF dry good.
clothing, boots and shoes, millinery
and carpcts. Rich and poor, old and
young, all can mud what they want nj
sanger Brothers, ~ they cater to nj
classes Of trade, and have gained ,
reputation q. the Peoples Merchants
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1887-07-22

aus power never varies 'ons,s Mcrt.s'
Y, strengt and wholesowHenn. and cs's
mioal than the ord!nary n1ultitnds.
old in competition Win Wv phospbsys %
est, short weight s shn ROYAL BAtins-'
c ,o luS wall st New 10"
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1887-07-22

Don't miss this opportunity. Gun
entire stock of spring and summer
millinery reduced fifty per cent
Sanger Brother-.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1887-07-22

Mr. Wnslows Soothing syrup should a.
ways beut,d for children teethtug IL soothes
echl,d tuf,eus the gums. NlAys MI pains,
cures wtud CON, and he Vest remedy 70
diHtl AN,
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1887-07-22

y fresh lot Of jellies and preserves
IN five and ten pound pals. just
received at e a. Little Il cos
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1887-07-22

proteutiou against me worst results
of accidents it is doing a genuine
service for the race, and presents a
good far above mere partizsn consid-
eratiOns. Now, do not delay but
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1887-07-22

If YOU want something perfectly
delicious try Daughtry's ice cream.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1887-07-22
~

Have made up our minds not to carry
overa single yaraso. aud have mark.
cd them down accordingly.
Levine Bros.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1887-07-22
IA UurIn stIccI.
Ladies'. u,..e.,and Chiidren,.

ready made suits are being offered by
us at very low prices, as We must
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1887-07-22

Best summer drink on the market
is milk shake" at Williamson Il Co.'S.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1887-07-22
SPECIAL SPEcAL SPEcZAL SPEc!AL SPEcM

" e sold a qnontityof,,,
hats last week. but sin '''
a quantity left. and A.
must go. -
Boys Straw Hats
Boys Straw Hats ..
Mems Straw Hats -.
Mems Straw Hats ~
Mems Straw Hats =,
Mems Straw Hats g.,
Mems Seersucker coat,
and vests .........s
Odd lots linen collars at Ia
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1887-07-22

despondoncy. Morris Cascarine is q
panacea for these Ills.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-05-05

near Asheyille-the French Broad and the
herself the digniied proportions of a city
has 5000 inhabitants, electric lights, fine
water works, is paving, building, improv-
ing and "booms and booms.' The town
seems to have caught the spirit OF It's ener.
petic rivers. one of which was originally
called by the Indians Tahkeeoska, which
means racing river. The "all the year eli
mate" furnishing what some one has with
ly(?l termed Natures Trundle Bed of Re-
euperation" is contributing much to the
growth of the town. The new Battery
Park Hotel" is one of the finest in the
South. and commands splendid stretch of
river. scarcely anywhere surpassed. Judg-
ing from the crowds of young men one
sees. ii almost looks as if "no old men need
apply" The place is certainly in the hands
of younger generation than IS usually the
case, and we can but note with interest how
il will hold out, without the wealth of ex
perience that gray heads carry. Some of
the street scenes in Asheville are strangely
new to one from Northern Virginia. The
little mountain schooners, drawn by
meek eyed oxen or mules, and driven by
veritable "Tar heels" who use to their
beasts language peculiarly their own,
may be seen daily. The country folk come
to trade, to buy, to enjoy the sights and
take it all in" with wide open eyes and
mouths. Their fashions never change.
Their tastes are simple and they are not
disturbed by the outside world ambitions.
Among these street scenes, too, a common
feature is the donkey with its long ears and
L. o,oit Tha,. ,,,nnh rid
den, and apparently with perfect safety, by
small children. Donkey parties or caval-
cades are sometimes gotten up by tourists,
tho / have not yet seen one. Sometime
ago when coming to Asheville | Travelled up
the valley of the French Broad. Through
these fertile meadow lands flows the French
Broad River, with its rushing limpid water,
its graceful curves and well wooded banks.
Though too early in the year to see Ii at It's
best. vet il was delightfully."- attractive as 1t
was and was suggestive of yet greater at
fractions later. Upon the bank of the
French Broad some distance below Ashe-
vile | had pointed out to me the Vance
homestead an old fashioned, unpretentious
home The writer may be pardoned a pc
culiar interest in that old homestead rs an
ancestral relative several generations back
married a gentleman by that name and
moved south and was lost sight Of The
name is still retained in our family and in
looking over record find the following;
"Col. David Vance, grandfather of Gen. r.
b. and Senator Vance came to this county
from Virginia, settling on Keens Creek.
He was brave soldier and man of daunt-
less courage. He took an active part in the
battle of Kings Mountain Oct I, 1880"
"IGALE."
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-05-05
Aueged Bribery in West Tirgtnia.

Correspondence Of the Baltimore So,.
CHARLESTON, w. VA, May 1.-The
committee to investigate State Senator Daw-
sons charges against Senator Minear OF
having been influenced to vote for United
States Senator Camden met yesterday.
Shelton Roger, from Minnear's district, adj
mitted having bargained with three legisla-
tors to vote for Mr.. Camden, for which they
were to receive 5000. He failed to give
the agreed signal, however, for the men to
cast the votes, Camden threatening to pros
ecute witness and the three bribed legisla-
tors if the scheme was carried out. He de-
clined to divulge any information as to
who the voters were or the source of the
money, except that Camden was not the
man. Reger claimed to have discovered a
letter from the Republican central commit
tee sent to Republican members of the
Legislature alleging that Camden was using
his money to be reelected by electing MEM
bers of the Legislature in ways that are
dark. For this letter he claims to have re-
ceived from United States Collector of Rev
enue McGraw $50 AMI the promise of anu
al pass over the b. q O. Railroad The
witness did not seem very clear-minded on
some of the facts, and stated in explana-
ton that he was subject to spells, during
which he was stupid and recolected bat
little that transpired around him. He felt
sure, however, the $50 was given by Ne
Graw and no part of it by Camden, although
a portion of this came into his possession
while he was in one of his spells" His
expenses had been made and he was pa
tiently waiting for the pass. The commit
tee adjourned until Monday. The witness
is subject to epileptic fits, and after giving
his testimony fell in the committee room.
\ number of acquaintance of the witness,
now in Charleston, say that he is non
.olsuQQ
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-05-05
WEST TIRGINIA sENATORsHIP.

Cu,rrrsrov Nav 4. The two houses OF the
legislature met in joint session at noon to-day
and balloted for United States Senator. The
following gentlemen were put in nomination.
viz. Gen. Flick. republican; Johnson y. Cam
den democrat; Dr. Barbee, greenbacker; Col
r. P. Chew. kicking democrat; Judge r. ).
Brown. democrat Just before balloting be-
Gan Senator Switzer, one of the kicking demo-
Gratis. rose and asked to be excused from voting
rs long as Mr.. Camdens name was before the
Joint assembly. He aaid it was the wish OF the
greater number of his constituents that he vote
for Camden. but owing TO his convictions 1t
was impossible for him to do so, as he would
rather resign than go against his honest con-
victions. He was excused.
During the progress Of the first ballot there
being seven taken, much excitement was caus-
bv senators Carr. Greenbacker, Minear and
woodward, Republicans, and MessrS. Depue
and Whitaker Republican members OF the
lower house, casting their votes for Camden
The following is the vote First ballot-Cam-
den. AZ. which he held during the seven ballots ;
Flick 80 Mr.. Fhck's vote increased one
making his vote 81 on the second and third
ballots but on the fourth ballot he dropped
back 10 80 which he held during the remain
inc balloting. Barbee received five votes, eX-
cen, on the second and third ballots. Chew
received nine votes on the first and dropped
,o eiaht on the second, third and fourth, and
To- seven on the fifth and sixth ballots, but on
the seventh ballot he received nine votes.
There were S9votes necessary TO a choice
To-day it was agreed that if Camden could
mot be elected on the seventh ballot his name
would DE withdrawn. He failed to be elected
and consequently withdrew from the contest
Now the two factions among the Democrats
will endeavor 20 unite on some one and elect
bis, rather than to let Governor Wilson's ap'
pointment of ID. b. Lucas stand good. Who
the lucky man will be no oneis certain. Ano
tber ballot will be taken tomorrow.
The Minear investigating committee has not
met since Monday last and it is doubtful ii
the matter will be proceeded with as the wit
pesses who have to testify were unable 70 give
any testimony against the accused. In th'
lower house resolution was passed hxint
Thursday. 70 O'Clock midnight, as the time fol
| adjournment.
| The House of Delegates, IN lieu OF asting OF
| bill introduced last week to regulate railroad
traffic adopted a Joint resolution approyin;
the interstate commerce law passed by Con
gress. It will probably be adopted by The
/ Senate tomorrow.